As I am currently doing elderly parent watch for a while I have decided to use my time designing a new T gauge layout - not a Z scale based one this time.I have discovered 5 packs of the Eishindo type c buildings to assemble- the ones with the etched fire escapes. Giving me a total of 31 buildings with others already assembled from other packs and stylesI also have the job from hell 2 packs of unpainted Motorcycles. Where did that magnifier go?I know the buildings are Japanese in style but planning on a UK themed layout maybe west country based as I want a Warship to go with Doug's Baby Deltic. The old 20M stock I am planning to cover with Electra Graphics stuff when he gets back to me with what is currently available

More in due course.

Mike DON'T knock it at least I am trying to do something, with only one good hand.

Having great fun assembling those fire escapes not helped by my arthritis but getting there slowly.Will prove interesting when I order the T Gauge etched brass signal box.Due to available graphics it looks like the layout plans will be moving to the SE of England for inspiration but my Rule 1 (its my layout and anything can happen applies) means other stock when I acquire it will be run as well.Have got to summon up the suitable funds for a shapeways order postage being the killer there.

More in due course.

Mike DON'T knock it at least I am trying to do something, with only one good hand.

In the name of research ( and boredom if I'm honest) I have been trawling You Tube and looking at every single T Gauge video I can find , I suspect I have missed some but I wanted to see how others had done things I have still not finalised a track plan and readily admit that until I do, trains will run on a loop of std track.Scenic items - buildings etc will be gathered in the mean time as will extra train stock.

Mike DON'T knock it at least I am trying to do something, with only one good hand.

The darker green is definitely Humbrol 195 (Dark Green satin) and I can't find the tin I have of the lighter green....it might be Humbrol 131, which is the only other satin finish green, and I'm sure both were in satin. I spent several minutes with a Bachmann Baby Deltic comparing the colours.

Its convenient that the manager at Gee Dees in Nottingham drives trams at Crich!

Finding realistic plans that will work with T gauge track is proving interesting. May have a look at an end to end trying to incorporate part of a harbour but need to do more research on that one. Also got to work out the maximum size baseboard that will fit safely in the back of my car, If I can, I would like to avoid board joins because I don't care what people say they can never be disguised totally especially in smaller scales.Nearest supplier of the humbrol railmatch colours is not local and don't want a 50 mile round trip just for a pot of paint

More to follow in due course

Mike DON'T knock it at least I am trying to do something, with only one good hand.